Lincolnwood Public Library District: Real Estate & Rental Sites

RealtorCom
Official site of the National Association of Realtors. Homes for sale, apartments for rent, neighborhood info, consumer info on house buying and directory of realtors.
Government Sales
Government property to be auctioned.
HomeSales.gov
Current information about single family homes for sale by the U.S. government.

Chicago Housing Authority
Housing resources for Chicago residents including information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly called Section 8.
Housing Authority of Cook County
Information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 8, and the Low Rent Public Housing Program in suburban Cook County and other resources.
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Help for homebuyers and renters with modest incomes.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Gateway to housing programs and real estate information.
Ginnie Mae
A government agency within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisting people with low to moderate income in securing financing for houses.

American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Building Design
American Society of Home Inspectors
Buying a House
Consumer advice from HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Chicago Association of Realtors
FindLaw for the Public -- Real Estate
Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings
Consumer protection group for homeowners and buyers.
Real Estate Profession, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulations
The Bureau of Real Estate Professions oversees real estate brokers and agents.
Remodel Today
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) provides tips on finding remodeling contractors. Find a NARI certified professional by in your area.
United States Postal Office Change of Address Form

Cook County Assessor
Search for the assessed values of homes in Cook County, learn about the assessment and appeal processes, and download forms.